SHB 1080 — Concerning body worn cameras.

What this bill does

Authorizes law enforcement and corrections agencies responding to a public records request to provide an unredacted copy of a body camera recording if the requestor would otherwise be entitled to receive an unredacted copy in the course of discovery. Requires defense attorneys and agencies receiving an unredacted recording to agree to restrictions on use of the unredacted recording, violation of which may result in sanctions. Authorizes law enforcement and corrections agencies responding to a public records request to charge certain parties requesting a redacted recording for the costs of redaction if the requesting party is entitled to receive an unredacted copy. Agencies may not charge for unredacted recordings.

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Floor votes

• House — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 9, 2023
  96 yea · 1 nay · 1 not voting

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